Oscar Reyes-Alvarado was a 17-year-old Hispanic male from Houston, Texas, who worked at Wingstop. Family and friends remembered him as a vibrant and loving individual who brought joy to those around him. His life was cut short by a fatal gunshot wound on January 21, 2019.
In the early hours of that morning, authorities were called to a residence in the 16900 block of Jenikay Lane. The initial report suggested that Reyes-Alvarado had accidentally shot himself while playing with a gun.
However, as the Harris County Sheriff's Office investigated the circumstances, a different story emerged.
Investigators determined that Reyes-Alvarado's girlfriend, 17-year-old Anabel Nicole Lopez, was responsible for the shooting. According to law enforcement, Lopez admitted that she had accidentally shot Reyes-Alvarado while the two of them were playing with the firearm. She was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with his death.
During the legal proceedings, Lopez's bail was set at $20,000. Public records listed her as homeless, and the court ordered her to undergo a mental health or intellectual disability assessment. The case concluded when Anabel Lopez pleaded guilty to the manslaughter charge. She received a sentence of ten years of deferred adjudication.
The death of Oscar Reyes-Alvarado was a tragedy that deeply affected his family and community. In his obituary, his family expressed gratitude for the support they received and hoped to find strength in their faith. With the resolution of the criminal case, the legal proceedings are now closed.
